It was the first committee session of what might be called the post-post-strike age in which we find ourselves.

It's been going on for a while, really, but in closed committee sessions.

Opening ceremonies, held on Thursday before the first committee session, feature a keynote speaker.

I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the parliamentary committee session after all, Peter.

The committee session could turn into a political free-for-all as senators seek allies across party lines.

The central committee session also agreed on extensive cuts in the party's staff and premises.

"We're hoping it will come out of committee next session," she said.

The period at the end of a committee session during which delegates vote on proposed amendments and draft resolutions.

These operating committee sessions resemble war updates, often with discouraging reports from the front.

The committee sessions are the first to be held in what is known as the Central Hearing Facility.